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25 Nov 2025
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Death Notices for Laois
John Costigan - Clonad
The death has occurred of John Costigan, Clonad, Portlaoise on November 23 peacefully at the Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Ellen. Deeply regretted by his children John Joe, Mary, Margaret, Denis, Matthew and partners; brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposing at his home in Clonad (R32PC90) on Monday 24th November from 5pm to 8pm with prayers at 7pm. Funeral arriving to St Fintan's Church Raheen on Tuesday 25th November for 12 noon requiem mass, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Late Patrick Langton - Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Patrick (Paddy) Langton, Rathnamanagh, Portlaoise who died on November 23 peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.
Predeceased by his wife Mary. Deeply regretted by his son Patrick, daughter Yvonne, daughter-in-law Jenny, grandchildren Rebecca and Aaron, brother Jimmy, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, neighbours, relatives and friends.
Reposing at his residence R32A27X on Tuesday, November 25, from 5pm till 8pm with Prayers at 7pm.
Funeral arriving to SS Peter and Paul's Church, Portlaoise, on Wednesday for 11am Requiem Mass followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Portlaoise.
Rest in Peace.
James O'Connor - Portarlington
The death has occurred of James (Jimmy) O'Connor, St Brigid's Square, Portarlington who dies peacefully surrounded by his loving family while in the wonderful care of the staff of Oghill Nursing Home Monasterevin.
Beloved husband of the late Christina. Deeply regretted by his loving family Noreen, Seamus and Pauline, sister Brigid, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Reposed at Mahers Chapel of Rest Portarlington (eircode R32 X5XV) on Sunday with Rosary. Removal on Monday morning to St Michael's Church Portarlington for Requiem Mass.
Funeral afterwards to St Michael's Cemetery Portarlington.
May Jimmy Rest In Peace.
Jimmy's Requiem Mass will be streamed live on .
https://www.mcn.live/Cameras/st-michaels-church-portarlington
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